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In this K-2 lesson, students will explore the historical and cultural qualities of Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese method of printing fish. Students will identify the external parts of fish, then create original Gyotaku prints.

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Second graders giggled and laughed when I showed them several of Picasso's portraits. After explaining to them that he used multiple viewpoints in his paintings (front views, side views, 3/4 views) they went to town painting their own portraits using colored construction paper. Here are the basic steps.

1. Have each student choose 3 different colors of 6" x 9" construction paper. Have them draw a large oval (making sure the oval touches all four sides) on one color and a hill shape on another (making sure the hill shape touches the corners). Cut out the oval by stacking it on top of the third color so that you have two ovals.

2. On one of the ovals draw a profile or side view of a face.

3. Cut the profile out and glue it to the oval. Use the scrap piece for the neck. I usually tell students to cut that long piece in half for the neck.

4. This is the basic portrait face with two viewpoints (front and side view)

5. Use the scraps at everyone's table to start adding eyes, mouths, hair, and other details. I use Elmer's glue the first class session, and glue stick the second class session because we outline with black markers and I don't want them ruined with white glue. After the first 40 minutes students will have a good start on the details.

Here are the Picasso Portraits in progress.

Then students begin outlining and adding more details with the black marker.

I got some pretty interesting results!

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I have this wonderful mola in my classroom that I show students before we began this lesson. I got it for $1 at a garage sale. I don’t thi…

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Molas are cloth panels that form part of a blouse for the Kuna women of Panama. They use a quilting technique called reverse appliqué to create the design formalizers of fabric. Because I used to be (and hope to be again!) a quilter, I know all about reverse applique. It's pretty fun to do but darn hard to explain to kids. After a few attempts I decided that it's just best to say that a Mola is a fabric panel with colorful strips sewn in. Sometimes it's best to keep it simple.

Take a look at this blog, Postcards from Panama. There are some wonderful photographs of Molas. I wish I could see them in person. Aren't they wonderful?
How to Make some Paper Cut Molas
I used the project in the book, Dynamic Art Projects for Children by Denise M. Logan as inspiration and used the wonderful handouts that accompany the project. You can also create your own. I showed the kids how to start their drawings by drawing the main body or largest shape first. After a few quick demos on the board, the students picked their favorite Mola shape and drew their image onto a piece of 12″ x 18″ white paper using a black marker.

I like broad tip Crayola markers for coloring. I set a tray of them on each table group then demonstrated proper marker technique.

Take a look at that shows how I color drawings. It really helps to trace around a shape and then color slowly; giving ample time for the ink to flow onto the paper. After the image is colored, cut it out.

Glue colored pieces onto black construction paper and glue strips of paper along the borders.
Tip: leave a little space between the colored drawing and the strips of paper.
Fifth Grade Paper Molas....

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Molas are cloth panels that form part of a blouse for the Kuna women of Panama. This lesson teaches children how to create paper cut molas with only a few

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Mola betyder bluse eller beklædning. Kuna indianerne, som lever i mellemamerika (Panama), er kendt for at brodere de mest fantastiske og farverige mønstre, som er en del af kvindernes smukke dragter. Temaet er:
Kuna indianerne er ikke kun en lille befolkning, men også et lille folkefærd - faktisk er det kun pygmæerne, der er mindre end dem. Men når det så er sagt, synes jeg, at deres smukke udsmykning af beklædning er helt vidunderlig. Jeg vil gerne, at mine elever får kendskab Mola mønstre, og det er grunden til, at dette forløb blev sat i søen.

Kan man lave mola mønstre på farvet karton?
En kort beskrivelse af mit undervisningsforløbet: I Fælles Mål står der blandt andet, at eleverne skal kunne:

genkende enkle stilarter og formsprog fra forskellige historiske perioder og kulturer.

Dette mål vil jeg have for øje i denne undervisning.

Idéoplæg til arbejdsproces på mit hold:

Jeg laver et oplæg om Kuna indianerne og deres mola-beklædning for eleverne. Her vil jeg komme ind på mønstrene, farverne og broderiet. Jeg vil i fællesskab med eleverne lave billedsamtale om et par eksemplariske mola-beklædninger.

Herefter vil jeg introducere eleverne til opgaven og processen, som de skal i gang med, og til slut vil jeg vise dem mine egne mola-billeder.

Min billedfremstilling - Proces og produkt:

Som altid finder jeg inspiration til min egen billedfremstilling. Denne gang har jeg valgt at gøre brug af internettet. Når jeg har set tilpas mange billeder, går jeg i gang med det praktiske billedarbejde, og jeg begynder med at finde materialer frem.

Herefter tegner jeg min grundfigur op på karton med blyant. I dette tilfælde har jeg valgt at tegne en skildpadde. Når grundfiguren er tegnet giver jeg konturerne farve, og jeg optegner mønstre i selve grundfiguren.

Næste led i processen er, at jeg tegner mønstrene omkring min grundfigur, og der har jeg naturligvis fokus på farvevalget.

Når jeg er færdig med mønstrene, broderer jeg omkring udvalgte mønstre med farverig broderigarn.

Her har jeg zoomet ind på broderingen.

Her er resultatet af det færdige billede.

Og jeg indrømmer, at jeg blev grebet af arbejdet, så her er endnu et billede. Grundmotivet er fisk.

Billeder af mola beklædning til inspiration

Farvet karton (A4 eller A3)

Caran D' Ache farver

Broderigarn i klare farver

Jeg glæder mig til at lave mola mønstre med mine elever, og jeg er sikker på, at de også vil synes, at det er sjovt.

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This Line Art project is a fun and hands-on project to get kids involved in the wonderful world of art!

What's Line Art?

If you pay attention, lines are everywhere! From pictures to paintings to drawings, lines are one of the essential elements of anything visual. That's why lines are considered one of the 7 most fundamental elements in art.

Lines can add texture or shading to any subject in a painting or drawing. An artist can express emotions or show movement in his artwork using just lines. In addition, artists often use lines to guide the viewer's eyes through the art piece by creating focal points and perspectives.

There's a ton of different lines to explore. From diagonal lines, fun zig-zagged lines to vertical, horizontal, parallel lines, curved lines, broken, straight, thin, or thick lines!

Today we're exploring and learning all about line in this amazingly simple, but also awesome line art for kids project!

Thick watercolor paper (or sketch pad)

Oil pastels

Watercolor paint

Paintbrush

Pot of water

STEP 1 - Get everything ready:

To begin, make sure all your supplies are ready and nearby. You will need brightly colored oil pastels and watercolor paint in a selection of colors, as well as a paintbrush and some water for washing your paintbrush. Lay your watercolor paper out where you will be working.

Draw different lines across the paper using the oil pastels. Experiment with all sorts of lines: zig-zag, dashed or wavy lines, bumpy and straight lines. Draw each line using a different colored oil pastel.

How many different line shapes can you come up with? The sky's the limit!

STEP 3 - Paint the line art:

Once you have filled your paper with lines and created your own design, paint the gaps between each line with watercolor. To make this design even more vibrant, use bright colors! Paint each gap a different color.

Kids will love to make this fun and colorful line art project, I promise! Have fun exploring lines and colors!

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Sensory arts and activities can help children with autism stay regulated, experience various senses in a controlled, calm, and fun way, and connect with other people better. These are seven sensory arts and crafts activities that can help kids with autism.
1. Plastic Baggy Painting
This activity is great for a starter activity to play with paint without having to actually touch it and make a big mess. Squish paint inside a Ziploc plastic bag, use multiple colors to make mixing more fun, and close the top. Tape the bag to the table and let your child paint using the mix of colors inside it. Talk to your child about the mix of colors and the images that they can create.
2. Create Personalized T-shirts
You can always have fun with laser printers by creating personalized T-shirts with your child. Prepare the design that your child wants along with the T-shirt ready for customization. Assist your child all the way through the engraving process, waiting for the machine to finish. If you know how to use the machine yourself, then you should be able to achieve the T-shirt design that your child has in mind. They should be even prouder that they'd get to wear the design that they made themselves. This activity can help develop your child's processing of their sense of touch and sight.
3. Latex-gloved Finger Painting
Finger painting can be really fun for your child with autism, but with the latex gloves involved, it can be less messy since you won't have to clean tiny fingers. Prepare some latex or non-latex gloves if your child's allergic, construction paper, a container of washable paint, small containers, and an old bedsheet. To avoid a paint-filled mess, bring the activity outside. Lay the sheet down, fill the small containers with some of the paint, put the construction paper, and let your child wear the gloves. Then, let them free their creative mind and paint!
4. Sand Art
Sand can expose your kids to a different textural and auditory experience, but regular sand can be pretty dangerous to your child with autism so it's best to create edible sand. Prepare some colorful sand, liquid food coloring, salt, Ziploc baggie, construction paper, glue, and disposable aluminum pan. You can make it more fun by playing in your backyard. Just get one of those silent generators for home use and light up your backyard, spread a blanket and a couple of cozy pillows and you have the perfect playing atmosphere.
5. Water Tub Colors
This can get quite messy, but it's a fun activity that you can do outside. Prepare a large clear tub, soap, food coloring, and a few small containers. Kids in the autism spectrum often feel comfortable dealing with water, so this is something that they can do without difficulty. Fill the tub with water and soap and the smaller containers with colored soapy water. Guide your child on how to make different colors with the soapy water using the food coloring. This is a pretty simple activity that will teach your child about color mixing, while letting them enjoy it with their touch and sight.
6. Styrofoam Sculptures
If you have received packages with protective Styrofoam, make sure to keep them. They would make for food materials for Styrofoam sculptures, along with some toothpicks. Along with your child, you can break up the Styrofoam pieces and connect them with toothpicks, as required by the sculpture that your child has in mind. Let their imagination run free! To make the sculptures look even more impressive, you can give your child some markers to color them up. Let them take this activity with their sense of touch, sight, and hearing.
7. Bubble Wrap Painting
Bubble wraps can be more than just something that you can pop to keep your hands busy. They are also great materials for a sensory activity with children with autism. Just prepare it with a gallon of paint, an old bedsheet, a roll of packing tape, disposable aluminum pan, and a large area where your child can freely paint. Layout the bedsheet outside, put some of the paint on the aluminum pan and put it close to your child. Then, wrap your child's feet in bubble wrap and secure them with packing tape. Lead your child to stand in the pan, then to walk, jump or run on the laid out bed sheet. With their feet, let them enjoy scattering the color around while hearing the satisfying pop of the bubbles under their feet. That should make for some great sensory input through their sight, hearing, and touch.

Try these activities with children with autism and help them deal better with sensation overload. Help introduce the fun side of the otherwise overwhelming world to your child by doing these projects.

Emma Williams is a young mother of 2, having expertise in writing about various topics of lifest‌yle, beauty, home improvement and a lot more. She enjoys diving into new aspects of life, learning as much as possible from the business world, marketing and branding.

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7 Sensory Arts & Craft Projects for Children with Autism

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Children diagnosed with autism tend to struggle with sensory stimulation, from the touch, noise, taste, or other sensitivities. Here are 7 sensory arts and crafts activities are designed to help overcome sensory difficulties.

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The Red Balloon | Oscar Winning Short Film | Drama | Classic Movie

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When earlier this year AJ discovered the short film of Room on the Broom (based on the book by Julia Donaldson) it was love at first sight. And her love of the movie led to a love for the book and then a whole lot more love for all things Julia Donaldson. For us, as a family, it also opened up the world of short films for children. I am now a bit of a lover of small films, especially for children who are not yet ready for a full length feature film. There are some great short films out there and this collection showcases six wonderful movies based on fabulous children's books. One thing I love about these films, is that while they are bite sized (each film is between 15 and 30 minutes), they are engaging enough that both my 3 year old and my 7 year old are fascinated by them. I would love to hear if you have a favourite short film to add to our collection!

1. Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom follows a witch and her cat as they encounter various animals who would love to join them on their travels on their broomstick. The friendly witch is welcoming while her cat is more than a little skeptical. The story also features a dragon who wants to eat the witch. She is saved thanks to the ingenuity of her collection of animal friends but the dragon may be a little scary for sensitive children or those not familiar with the storybook version.

Duration: 27 minutes
Watch the trailer:
Get the book: Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

Get the movie: Room on the Broom DVD

2. The Gruffalo

A very clever mouse outwits three separate predators - a Snake, an Owl and a Fox, as he walks through the forest, telling them that he is on his way to meet a Gruffalo - a terrible, imaginary creature that he is shocked to discover actually exists! Mouse proves to the Gruffalo that he is the fiercest creature in the forest by using the frightenened predators to trick him too!

Duration: 30 minutes
Watch the trailer:
Get the book: The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

Get the movie: The Gruffalo DVD

3. The Gruffalo's Child

In this sequel to The Gruffalo, the Gruffalo's daughter sets off into the forest to find the Big Bad Mouse that her father has warned her about. On her travels she meets Snake, Owl and Fox and then discovers that the mouse of her father's tales is not in fact at all big or bad! The little mouse has to think quickly to devise a plan to scare her off.

Duration: 30 minutes
Watch the trailer:
Get the book: The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson

Get the movie: The Gruffalo's Child DVD

4. Lost and Found

A boy discovers a penguin on his doorstep and figuring the penguin must be lost sets out to find the penguin's home. As no one seems to be missing a penguin, the boy determines that the penguin must be returned home to the South pole, beginning a journey of determination and friendship that asks the question whether everything that is lost indeed needs to be found.

Duration: 24 minutes
Watch the trailer:
Get the book: Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers

Get the movie: Lost and Found DVD

5. The Snowman

A magical Christmas adventure that is enjoyable at any time of year, a snowman comes to life in the middle of the night to enjoy an adventure with the young boy that made him. Their adventures begin exploring the wonders of the boy's home at night and then the two head outdoors for a magical flight over the snow to enjoy a festive gathering with Santa and a gathering of snowmen. The story is told through picture and sound, with no speaking or narration at all.

Duration: 27 minutes
Watch the trailer:
Get the book: The Snowman by Raymond Briggs

Get the movie: The Snowman DVD

6. The Lost Thing

The Lost Thing tells the story of a boy who discovers a strange creature one day while out collecting bottle tops. The boy realises the creature is lost and when he attempts to find its owner he is met with indifference by everyone around him. This captivating story invites us to reflect upon society's tendency to become so involved and busy with our own lives to notice the small details in the world around us.

Duration: 15 minutes
Watch the trailer:
Get the book: The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan

Get the movie: The Lost Thing DVD
Does your family have a favourite short film?
Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.

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When earlier this year AJ discovered the short film of Room on the Broom (based on the book by Julia Donaldson) it was love at first sight. And her love of the movie led to a love for the book and then a whole lot more love for all things Julia Donaldson.

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You will need

A cereal box or some cardboard for the base

Some coloured paper, newspaper, scrap paper or old wrapping paper

Glue stick

Scissors

Inspiration

This sculpture by artist Michael Bolus is the inspiraton for your paper sculpture. The artist made it out of a very hard material. He used steel. Even though you will make yours out of paper, can you see how the two might be similar?

If you didn't know his was made from steel, what would you think it was made from?

How can you use your paper in lots of different ways to make different shapes? Ours looks a bit like a rollercoaster, what about yours?

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As a child I really loved Alexander Calder's sculptures. Whimsical and colorful, they let me see that art can be fun too! Today I'm sharing a really simple paper sculpture project inspired by Calder's large scale metal ones. They take only minutes to whip up and certainly would also make for fun scissor practice with younger kids as well!

Kids Calder-Inspired Art Sculptures

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In case you're looking for some great art books to go along with this activity, here are...

Our current 20+ favorite art books:

I shot a video generally showing how to make one of these sculptures.

Calder-Inspired Paper Sculptures from Pink Stripey Socks on Vimeo.

But in case you like to read directions, here they are!

1. Cut out a rectangular piece of paper. I usedconstruction paper

, which stood up fine at home, but fell down with any bit of wind. If you want to make these sturdier, use cardstock (Optional: Decorate it with markers!)

2. Fold it in half.

3. Make cuts like pictured. Cut lines and curves until they almost reach the fold.

4. Optional, decorate with groovy circle stickerrs

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5. Open it up and fold the strips to the front or back in an alternating fashion. (This will help the sculpture to balance.) So on the left side you would fold the strips (starting from the top) front, back, front, back, and front. And on the right side you would fold the strips (starting from the top) back, front, back, front, and back.

Once you get the basic design down, you can play around with your cutting ... like I did below!

It's really neat seeing all of these guys standing up!

They're kinda addictive to make... and I hope you try making them with your kids too!

If you liked this paper art project, you'll like these other ideas as well!

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Calder-Inspired Sculptures (and our 20+ favorite art books!)

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As a child I really loved Alexander Calder's sculptures. Whimsical and colorful, they let me see that art can be fun too! Today I'm sharing a really simple paper sculpture project inspired by Calder's large scale metal ones. They take only minutes to whip up and certainly would also make for fun scissor practice with younger kids as well!

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Native American Facts For Kids was written for young people in search of Penobscot information for school or home-schooling reports. We encourage students and teachers to visit our main Penobscotlanguage andculture pages for in-depth information about the tribe, but here are our answers to the questions we are most often asked by children, with Penobscot pictures and links we believe are suitable for all ages. Photographs are the property of the sources we have credited.

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Penobscot children past and present

Penobscot is pronounced Puh-NOB-scott. ("NOB" rhymes with "sob.") It comes from Panawahpskek, which means "the place where the rocks open out." This was the name of an important Penobscot village.

The Penobscot nation is a member of theWabanaki Confederacy that controlled much of New England and the Canadian Maritimes. The Penobscots are original natives of Maine. Here is amap of Penobscot and other Wabanaki land in Maine. The Penobscots still live there today, on a reservation at Indian Island (near Old Town.)

The Penobscots live on areservation, which is land that belongs to them and is under their control. The Penobscot Nation has its own government, laws, police, and services, just like a small country. However, the Penobscots are also US citizens and must obey American law. The leader of the tribe is calledsagama in the Penobscot language, which is translated "governor" or "chief" in English. In the past the sagama was chosen by tribal councilmembers, but today he or she is elected by all the people. The Penobscots also have a representative in the Maine legislature, but she cannot vote.

Penobscot people speak English. In the past, they spoke their nativeAbenaki-Penobscot language. It has this long name because two tribes, theAbenakis and the Penobscots, speak the same language with different accents--just like Americans and Canadians both speak English. Unfortunately, no Penobscot Indian people are fluent in this language anymore. However, the Penobscot Nation is dedicated to teaching young people their ancestral language again.

Penobscot is a musical language with complicated verbs. If you'd like to know a few easy Penobscot words,kwai kwai is a friendly greeting and woliwoni means "thank you." You can listen to a Penobscot elder talk in her languagehere and see a Penobscot picture glossaryhere.

Here's a brief history of the Penobscot tribe by children at the tribal school. You could also visit the tribal homepage to learn about Penobscot life in Maine today.

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They do the same things all children do--play with each other, go to school and help around the house. Many Penobscot children go hunting and fishing with their fathers, and some like to paddle canoes. In the past, Indian kids had more chores and less time to play, like early colonial children. But they did have toys and games like this one, corn husk dolls, and child-sized bows and arrows. Here's a Penobscot dice game which you can try playing yourself! Like many Native Americans, Penobscot mothers carried their babies in cradle-boards on their backs--a custom which many American parents have adopted now.

Penobscot Indian men were hunters and sometimes went to war to protect their families. Penobscot women were farmers and also did most of the child care and cooking. Both genders took part in storytelling, artwork and music, and traditional medicine. In the past, Penobscot chiefs were always men, but today a woman can be chief too.

The Penobscot Indians didn't live in tepees. They lived in small birchbark houses called wigwams. Here is some more information about the wigwam. In the winter, each Penobscot family would leave their village to go to their own winter hunting grounds. In the springtime, all the Penobscot families returned to their villages again.

Today, American Indians only build a wigwam for fun or to connect with their heritage. Most Penobscot Indian people live in a modern house or apartment building, just like you.

Penobscot girl

Moccasins

Penobscot women wore long dresses with removable sleeves, and men wore breechcloths with leggings. Here is a website with pictures of Native American leggings. In colonial times, the Penobscots adapted European costume such as cloth blouses and jackets, decorating them with fancy beadwork. Penobscot Indians also wore cloaks with pointed hoods, beaded moccasins, and nose rings. Here are more pictures of Penobscot clothing styles, and some photographs and links about traditional Indian fashion in general.

The Penobscots didn't wear Indian warbonnets like the Sioux. Some Penobscot chiefs wore a tall headdress, but most Penobscots wore pointed caps or headbands with a few feathers standing up in the back. They did not paint their faces. Penobscot women wore their hair loose or braided on top of their heads, and men sometimes put their long hair in topknots. Here is a website with pictures of American Indian hair style.

Some Penobscot people today have a traditional cloak or moccasins, but they wear modern clothes like jeans instead of breechcloths... and they only wear feathers in their h air on special occasions like a dance.

Yes--the Penobscot tribe was well-known for their birchbark canoes. Here's a website of traditional birch bark boat pictures. Penobscots still enjoy canoeing, though few people handcraft a canoe from birch bark anymore. Over land, the Penobscots used dogs as pack animals. (There were no horses in North America until colonists brought them over from Europe.) The Penobscots used sleds and snowshoes to help them travel in the winter--they learned to make those tools from northern neighbors like the Cree Indians.

Today, of course, Penobscot people also use cars... and non-native people also use canoes.

Penobscot war club

What kind of food did the Penobscot Indians eat in the days before supermarkets?
They fished in the Penobscot River and hunted deer and moose. Penobscots still cherish these activities today (though most hunters use guns now instead of arrows and spears.) Penobscot Indians also planted corn and beans, picked berries, and made maple syrup from tree sap just as Maine people do today. Here is a website with more information about traditional Native American food.

What kinds of weapons did the Penobscots use?
Penobscot hunters and warriors used bows and arrows, spears, and heavy wooden clubs. Here is a replica of a Penobscot style double bow. Penobscot fishermen used special pronged fishing spears and nets, not fishhooks. Here is a website with pictures and information about American Indian weapons and tools.

Penobscot Indian artists are best known for their quill boxes and basket-weaving. Penobscot baskets were originally made from birchbark, but over the past 200 years ash splint basketry has become more popular with Penobscot artists. Here is a museum exhibit of Penobscot basket photographs.

Like other eastern American Indians, Penobscots also crafted wampum out of white and purple shell beads. Wampum beads were traded as a kind of currency, but they were more culturally important as an art material. The designs and pictures on a wampum belt often told a story or represented a person's family or great deeds.

What other Native Americans did the Penobscot tribe interact with?

The Penobscot traded with all the other New England Indians, and they often fought with the powerfulIroquois tribes to the west. But their most important neighbors were theAbenaki,Passamaquoddy,Maliseet, andMicmac tribes. These five tribes formed an alliance called the Wabanaki Confederacy. Before this alliance, the Penobscot were not always friends with these other tribes--in fact, they sometimes fought wars against each other. But once they joined the Confederacy, the Wabanaki tribes never fought each other again, and are still allies today. Clickhere to learn more about the Wabanaki Confederacy.

What kinds of stories do the Penobscot Indians tell?
There are lots of traditional Penobscot legends and fairy tales. Storytelling is very important to Penobscot Indian culture. Here's onelegend about why humans need the wind.

Who are some famous Penobscot Indians?

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One famous Penobscot Indian was Louis Sockalexis, the first American Indian major league baseball player. He was so strong he could throw a baseball across the Penobscot River. He had a remarkable season for the Cleveland Spiders in 1897. Unfortunately, his career was short. The fans and other ballplayers teased Sockalexis all the time because of his race. They would spit at him, call him names, and make fun of him with war whoops and tomahawk chops. This was 50 years before Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the major leagues. Sockalexis got very depressed from all the teasing and began to drink too much, destroying a promising career. The Cleveland Spiders changed their name to the Cleveland Indians after a while. Their red cartoon mascot is supposedly a tribute to Louis Sockalexis, but it doesn't look like him. His family, and the Penobscot Nation, don't like that mascot. They think it is racist and insulting.

Another interesting figure from Penobscot history wasMolly Molasses, a 19th century medicine woman. Here's a story and a painting about her.

What problems does the Penobscot Indian Nation face today?
The Penobscot River is contaminated with mercury and dioxin pollution from the logging and industrial plants of the Penobscots' white neighbors. This is a problem for everybody in Maine, but especially for the Penobscot tribe, because they rely on the river for their traditional way of life. If Penobscot people continue fishing in the river, they can become very sick. But if they stop fishing, they will lose an important part of their culture. The Penobscot tribe really wants the river to be cleaned up, but it is controlled by the state, so they are frustrated. Here is a
newspaper article about that.What about Penobscot religion?
Spirituality and religion were important parts of Penobscot life, and some people continue to practice traditional beliefs today. It is respectful to avoid imitating religious rituals for school projects since some Penobscot people care about them deeply. You can read and learn about them, however. You can visit this

interesting article about the intertwining of native traditions with Catholicism among the Penobscots, or you can visit this site aboutCan you recommend a good book for me to read?
You may enjoyNative American religions in general.

Crossing the Starlight Bridge by Alice Mead. It's a novel about a contemporary nine-year-old Penobscot girl struggling to maintain her culture after her parents' divorce forces her to leave the reservation. If you prefer historical fiction,Arrow Over The Door is a good book about the lives of two white and Indian boys in New England during the 1700's and the friendship their families forge. Two good biographies of Penobscot ballplayer Louis Sockalexis areLouis Sockalexis, Baseball Pioneer andBaseball's First Indian. If you are looking for historical information for school,Twelve Thousand Years is a good reference book about Native American people in Maine in general. Younger children may likeHow do I cite your website in my bibliography?
You will need to ask your teacher for the format he or she wants you to use. The authors' names are Laura Redish and Orrin Lewis and the title of our site is Native Languages of the Americas. We are a nonprofit educational organization working to preserve and protect Native American languages and culture. You can learn more about our organizationRaccoon's Last Race, a lively picture book telling a traditional Wabanaki story. You can also browse through our recommendations ofNative American books in general. Disclaimer: we are an Amazon affiliate and our website earns a commission if you buy a book through one of these links. Most of them can also be found in a public library, though!

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An illustrated plate entitled "Synopsis of Indian Hieroglyphics" is from Henry R. Schoolcraft's Historical and Statistical Information Concerning the History, Condition and Prospects of the Indian Tribes of the United States, plate 58.

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After completing our ' Kandinsky Color Circles' lesson, we moved onto a winter landscape!
This lesson is from the blog ' Paintbrush Rocket'.
Before beginning our painting, we started by looking at my Kinder'scapes PPT and compared and contrasted examples of seascapes, landscapes, and cityscapes. Then I showed them a variety of images and they helped to sort them into the correct category. Then onto the painting project! :)
My kindergarteners began by painting an apple-size yellow circle on their paper. Once they had it painted, I came around to each table and put a small drop of red into their yellow paint cup. Students predicted what color they would make when they mixed the two together... and then using popsicle sticks, students took turns mixing the colors together until it turned into yellow-orange (one of the "super-secret" colors I told them about earlier that hides between yellow and orange on the color wheel)! They then used this color to paint a ring around their yellow circle. Then I came around and added another drop of red. Once again student's mixed their paint cups until they got the color orange and then painted a ring around their circle. We did this one more time and they painted a red-orange circle.
Then I switched out the cups of paint and gave students a cup of red paint; they used this to paint a red ring around their circle. Then we added some blue paint to the red paint cup, predicted what the mixed outcome would be, then students mixed their paints to create a red-violet color (another super-secret color)! At this point we ran out of time, so we put their paintings up on the drying rack and cleaned up for the day.
The following day I gave students blue paint to finish painting any part of their artwork that was still white. Due to some behavior issues, once they were done painting this blue part, we had to put up their artwork and they were done for the day (boo).

Finally on the last day (with our behavior in check!), we began the printmaking part of our project! This marks my kindergartener's first experience of doing printmaking with me! I pulled out my plastic paint palette lids (the clear lid that you put on top of your palette - not the palette itself), poured some white tempera paint on it and spread it out evenly, then gave students cut-up sponge pieces to 'print' on a snowy foreground over-top of their paintings.
As they were working on their foregrounds, I pulled out some more lids and prepped them the same way except this time I poured black paint on them. Once students were done with their foreground, I passed out the black paint lids along with cut up pieces of corrugated cardboard and showed them how to 'print' some trees onto their landscapes! I did a quick demo of how I would approach it, then let then print them however they'd like (they could follow my example, or do it their own way). The way I did it though, began with me printing a tree trunk, then transforming the "|" into what resembled the letter "Y" by printing a shorter branch onto the trunk. From there, I just began adding more branches to both the trunk itself and onto other branches. I told them since a tree grows up and out of the ground, that they should try printing their branches slanting upward (otherwise they almost always print them all downward). Students then had the option of using their white paint sponge to add some "snow" to their tree branches.
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this lesson! It's colorful, fun, and full of cheer! :)

To begin, start by reviewing color mixing with your students. If you're teaching upper elementary they probably already know that a primary color + a primary color = a secondary color.. but do they know that a primary color + a secondary color = a tertiary (or intermediate) color?
This lesson is GREAT for teaching about those tertiary colors!

After reviewing, give students a sheet of heavy drawing paper and have them LIGHTLY draw out 6 (or 7 if you want to add a second red balloon next to the purple to be able to create red-violet) balloon shapes (upside-down egg with a small trapezoid at the bottom) that overlap each other. The size of the paper is totally up to you, but this lesson does lend itself to doing some different sizes (like tall and narrow).

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At this point it will likely be the end of class. This is a great stopping point because it allows the primary color balloons to fully dry before painting the secondary color balloons. You want them to be dry so that the colors don't accidentally bleed into areas that are not actually overlapping.

If you're using watercolor paper, the water in the paint will sit on the surface longer - so it's even more important to make sure that it's FULLY dry before continuing.

If you're using a heavy drawing paper (recommended) then it should just take a few minutes for it to dry out enough to be able to continue painting.

Students will need to paint the secondary colors into the remaining blank balloons, keeping rainbow order in mind. This is a great opportunity to have students problem solve to determine which color goes where. For example, there's an empty balloon in-between the red and the yellow balloon. What color would be made if red and yellow were mixed together? Orange!

As students start painting in the secondary colors and they overlap the primary colored balloons, they'll start to see the tertiary (or intermediate) colors coming through!

What happens when the purple balloon overlaps the blue balloon? Blue-violet is made!

Once everything is completely dry, give students colored pencils to add the ties and ribbons to the bottoms of the balloons.

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Pastels- oil + chalk variety

Our Process:
Explore the amazing creations of famous + much loved artist and sculptor Kimmy Cantrell. Here is his printable bio! Look + brainstorm at the features that make Cantrell's work unique, recognizable and his own. Start sketching! Above are a few sketches in black + white, and below are a few sketches moving into color. We included 1 - 12 of our favorite masks created in our workshop, to give you inspiration for creating your very own! Absolutely LOVE how each mask is so unique to the individual artist!

Explore color using marker and colored pencils to plan a 2-D idea to construct in 3-D!

Once you select the sketch you want to create in 3-D, move into cardboard. A mixture of thin, thick and corrugated cardboard works best to create variety. Save cereal boxes and other easy to cut boxes that can easily be broken down and stored. Group and organize similar cardboard together so the artist can make their selection. Go BIG! Determine the overall size of the face. We used large cereal boxes as they were tall and easy to cut. Sketch out the shape of the face and cut out. Move into drawing out the different facial features (on separate pieces of cardboard) using pencil and then finalizing with Sharpie. Cut out these shapes. Use layers of cardboard stacked and glued to create a variety of levels of "pop-outs" to add dimension and to create added interest.

A peek at our cardboard selection- thin, thick and various colors and sizes of corrugated.

Use both chalk and oil pastel to add color! We loved how chalk pastel created this linear pattern on corrugated cardboard. A simple hole punch was also an exciting detail. Pastel is a very exciting medium on cardboard!

Layout and arrange the sculpture before gluing down and play with the arrangement. We used hot glue but you could also use traditional white glue for younger children.

Use additional Sharpie to define shapes, spaces and to add more interest! Our masks were created with children ages 10 - 14 years old. Love how each mask was so individualized and unique to the artist!

The final stages! Loving the upper right corner of this piece filled with layered pattern of corrugated cardboard and cut squares. Love how this artist went BIG + bold! Doesn't this piece have fabulous color and texture!!! Very "Kimmy Cantrell" inspired, yet so unique and one-of-a-kind! Her amazing additions and vibrant color scheme sure inspire me!

Lovin' the corrugated! We had a huge roll of this fabulous cardboard, but also discovered the inside of a "light bulb box" has fabulous + thinner corrugated cardboard for an additional fine detail! Start collecting!!!

A peek at the collection! We absolutely can't wait to get all these pieces displayed together! The look pretty amazing as a group but also so pretty fabulous individually! How amazing it would be to frame one for a home! Children LOVE when you showcase their work and this is one piece that is full of color, design, pattern, texture, personality and conversation!

Life size! Wouldn't these be fabulous to use in a play or parade! They looked so festive walking around on each artist! Let us know if you decide to make one of your very own! What exciting things are you making with cardboard or reclaimed and repurposed supplies? Would love to hear!

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Drawing games are a phenomenal way to get kids dragging a pencil across a surface.

They get to practice mark-making, they're using their little noggins to think beyond simply drawing something, and they are fun.

Here is a collection of games you can try with your kids at home, in the car, or in the ever-dreadful waiting room.

After this, head over to my drawing games for kids or drawing ideas for kids, and your kids will never be at a loss for what to draw.

1. Exquisite Corpse Drawing Games for Kids

This drawing game got its start with those crazy Surrealist artists, and it is incredibly fun. One person starts with a piece of paper and drawing utensils and draws part of a figure or animal.

They fold the part of paperback that they have drawn on, leaving a little bit of the drawing shows. The paper is handed to the next person, and they start drawing where the first person left off.

Again, they leave a little bit of their drawing showing after they fold their drawing back, and this continues until the page has been filled.

You can choose to simply fold the paper in half and each person draws half of the drawing, or you can get all complicated and fold the paper into quarters or more. Hilarity will ensue.

2. Scribble Drawings

Scribble all over a piece of paper with a pencil. This in itself is fun, but then there's more! Stare at the scribbles and see what pops out.

When you have found something, outline it in black Sharpie or some permanent marker, and leave the rest of the scribbles in the background, or continue to find background shapes in the remaining scribbles.

Color it in if you're inspired.

3. Flashlight Drawings

Shine a flashlight on different objects with the light aimed toward the wall. With a piece of paper taped to the wall, trace the shadow of the object. Here are some examples we made of these.

You will have a distorted drawing of your object, and you can go in and add a scene around it, or just trace a bunch of objects on the same page. (Small Spiderman toys work quite well.)

More Drawing Games for Kids

4. This is a fantastic game from Nurture Store, where one child draws something and then verbally explains to another child(ren) exactly how to draw what they have drawn. This is a good way to practice communication skills.

5. Another favorite around here is for one of us to draw something and the other person tries to copy it exactly. Fen loves doing this especially, and she gets so intense in her concentration.

6. Don't forget my Blind Contour Drawing post from a few weeks back- it's always a fun time.

7. One person can start a drawing and pass the paper to the next person to finish. You can set a time limit for each person, or just let them wing it and pass off the paper when they feel they are about halfway finished with the drawing.

8. Similar to finding something to draw from your scribble page, is to close your eyes and draw a quick scribble on a piece of paper, pass the paper onto someone else who then has to use the scribble as the starting point for their drawing.

9. An adult draws geometric shapes on a piece of paper and hangs it up for the kids to see. The adult then calls out a shape at a time and each kid must use that shape in their drawing to form a scene. This idea is based on Cheri Harrell's idea from Teachers.net.

10. A game I saw in a book once- can't remember where- is to draw 5 dots on a piece of paper, then, using those dots, draw a person. One dot will be where the head is, 2 dots where the hands are, and two marks where the feet are. Make sense? Wait- I'll make my stepson draw one for you. Look:

Have fun!

Like these? You'll probably also like my Awesome DIY Lego Tables, and my Totally Easy Zentangle project.

Guess what!!?? I wrote a drawing game for kids' books, and if you like this post you will love and adore the book because it's jam-packed full of drawing games and tangle art ideas for kids.

I had so much fun writing it, and you and your kids will have so much fun with the projects! Click the photo or right here to check it out and order:

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